The document discusses the negative impacts of deforestation, including the loss of 18 million acres of forests each year which contributes to 15% of greenhouse gas emissions. Deforestation decreases habitats and oxygen levels while releasing more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. It threatens millions of species by destroying 80% of the world's forests and wildlife habitats. The solutions proposed include planting new trees in deforested areas to reduce carbon levels and increase oxygen, which will help mitigate climate change and restore natural water cycles.
The document discusses the negative impacts of deforestation, including the loss of 18 million acres of forests each year which contributes to 15% of greenhouse gas emissions. Deforestation decreases habitats and oxygen levels while releasing more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. It threatens millions of species by destroying 80% of the world's forests and wildlife habitats. The solutions proposed include planting new trees in deforested areas to reduce carbon levels and increase oxygen, which will help mitigate climate change and restore natural water cycles.
The document discusses the negative impacts of deforestation, including the loss of 18 million acres of forests each year which contributes to 15% of greenhouse gas emissions. Deforestation decreases habitats and oxygen levels while releasing more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. It threatens millions of species by destroying 80% of the world's forests and wildlife habitats. The solutions proposed include planting new trees in deforested areas to reduce carbon levels and increase oxygen, which will help mitigate climate change and restore natural water cycles.
Brittany Fung Why deforestation is important. ● 18 million acres(size of Panama) is lost each year ● Estimated of 15% of all greenhouse gas emissions come from deforestation ● Decreases the amount of habitats and oxygen ● Releases more CO2 ● Eventually will kill us all Why is this an issue? ● Creates negative impact on environment ● Loss of habitat for millions of species ● 80% of Earth’s land and animals live in forests, and cannot survive if deforestation is occured ● Some even cut down trees illegally just to create paper or build railroads Why is it an issue cont. ● Some are not intentional---causes of wildfires ● Also drives climate change ● Trees help perpetuate the water cycle by returning water vapor to the atmosphere How often? How do we stay successful? ● 2 trees a day for a month ● Water them 2-3 times a week ● A pallet of fertilizer ● Gather support to get help from others Solutions ● Plant trees in previously deforested location ● Planting new trees will reduce carbon in the atmosphere ● Will increase oxygen level as well. Why trees? ● In the Carbon Cycle, photosynthesis occurs 1. Photosynthesis- natural process that happens when trees and plants use energy from the sun 2. Also using carbon dioxide from the air to make energy which builds the trees mass. ● Provides most of the oxygen that animals and human breathe. Help us save the environment so we’re not as sad as this koala! →